Executive Chefs for hire in Buffalo, NY
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Most popular skills
- Leadership
- 13%
- Organizational Skills
- 8%
- Communication Skills
- 6%
Education level
- Associate's degree
- 44%
- High school diploma or GED
- 41%
- Bachelor's degree
- 10%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 100%
Current company
Ignite Restaurant Group
Metz Culinary Management
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 67%
- More than 5 years
- 33%
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Last updated: Nov 5, 2026
Executive Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Buffalo, NY: $74,879 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $59,068 – $94,921 yearly
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Executive chef
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsAmerican CuisineExecutive Chef
Tonawanda, New York State
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationCulinary ArtsDriver's LicenseCPRServsafe Certification+2 moreSkills
ManagementTime ManagementLeadershipAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsCulinary ExperienceExecutive Chef
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementCDL CNon-CDL Class CServsafe CertificationForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
ManagementOrganizational SkillsAmerican CuisineFrench CuisineLeadershipCommunication SkillsHead Chef/Kitchen Manager
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementTime ManagementLeadershipAssistant Manager ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsExecutive Chef/Manager
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationHACCP CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsAmerican CuisineFrench CuisineExecutive Chef
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementLeadershipAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsKitchen Knives
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What's the average time to fill an executive chef role?
The average time to fill an executive chef role is 58 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do executive chefs tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for an executive chef include: leadership, organizational skills and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for executive chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for executive chefs include: Servsafe Certification, Driver's License and Food Handler Certification.
What are some job titles related to executive chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to executive chefs include: executive chef/manager and head chef/kitchen manager.
What level of education is common for an executive chef?
Associate's degree is the most common level of education for an executive chef in Buffalo, NY, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an executive chef?
Most executive chefs have 22 years of professional experience.
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